Greetings From The World of AI (Artificial Insemination)
This is strange but beautiful what she told me.
She was 49 years old, a PhD candidate at a university. She was doing divorce sessions by day and oftentimes coming to the sperm donor site after a court session. She was consumed by the fact that her fertility will expire soon and her biological clock will put unnecessary pressure on new relationships. She is a wonderful person fighting for women yet she was looking for a sperm donor.
I never understood monogamy. I like girls. I am pro decentralization, including semen. We cannot humanly think about decentralized anything before we decentralize our social institutions. I signed up to the sperm donor site as a minnow filling my racial and blood history, education level and "Donation Preference". It is voluntary and open for all.
Going into a sperm donation sites is like going to the Darknet market. It is a highly competitive environment. Here procreation is a competitive sport. The vendors are attentive, polite, consumer-centric and oftentimes offering everything including free multiple delivery of babies. They have clean medical, genetic and IQ records and successful impregnations decorating their profile. Agreeable on laid contractual terms. In Steemit terms they are Whales.
wtf is P.I.?
Main Glossary of Terms in #Donorchain
N.I. Natural Insemination, aka, Sex
A.I. Artificial Insemination. Providing fresh sperm in a cup and donating to the recipient.
A.I. + Artificial plus stimulation.
P.I. Partial insemination, the sex equivalent of fast food.
After a few days of signing up my inbox was being filled with all sorts of strange messages. Partly because my blood is an A-. By the way, all these text shown below are real, actual messages I received.
Some want to reproduce on their own terms, because they can afford to choose to do so. They are frequently called Sperm Sluts by their inlaws.
Many were adventurous and gay.
Some are widows of marines.
Many have been busy with careers or doing a PhD and would literally break down the process as:
"I am a PhD candidate who will be relocating to ??? in the next year or two in order to accept a job as Professor Margo. In other words, I would like to meet a donor who either lives near or travels frequently to the X Area. But just know that if I do get pregnant, there is a 99.9% chance that I will relocate shortly after.’’
Some have had miscarriages or their partners had a vasectomy, were disabled, did drugs, etc. Almost all women come with genuine and heart-breaking reasons to build a family. Others just come for fun and not all recipients make the most informed choices.
Keep calm and decentralize sperm.
Image Source: ScienceGenetics Wikimedia
In light of all the complicated scenarios out there, it begs the question, what if sperm were to become decentralized? You would essentially become a one-man sperm bank or a decentralized firm as long as you provide adequate protections against communicable diseases. This would work as long as you can recover, process, store, label, pack, or distribute sperm. You would be fighting the sperm banks in price and quality much like bitcoin is fighting the fiat banks.
God bless the sperm and the person who is giving it.
Have morals, make smart contracts and respect the law. It’s legal to go to a bar, get drunk, and make out with a random stranger in a car. But it is possibly illegal to provide clean, healthy sperm in a cup depending on where you are. So before you venture into this world, study the rules of your residence. Many people have doubts about whether it is morally proper to jack off and go away, knowing your tadpoles may actually grow up to be somebody.
For the haters, all I can say is this: hate the sperm, not the donor.
And for all the would-be donors at the gate, just think: you'll be one or two steps ahead on the evolutionary ladder and on the path to decentralize humanity as those at the fringes are harbingers of what is to come. Procreation is poised to become more interesting and I am afraid about what we can do right now.
For Steemian sperm donors, tomorrow is another day.
If you think this idea is worth spreading, donate below and upvote.
For those who need a refresher course on exactly what happens once the sperm makes its journey to the egg, check out this video:
-Secret Writer
Really enjoyed the post Stellabelle :)
I'm not sure I could donate. Here in the UK there is a newish law that the child can find out who the father is. That would mean paying child support to the mother even though you just donated the sperm. Absolutely crazy!
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I read about a case in the US where a boy who was raped had to pay support to his rapist.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/09/02/statutory-rape-victim-child-support/14953965/
Edit. @thebigweb, you just got your first whale hug! Commenting can be just as rewarding.
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That is nuts! Sorry for the pun.
There should be some clause against having to pay, when you are doing it as a service.
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I agree!
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👍great post, increase knowledge @stellabelle
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Wow that is absurd! Is it legal for you to donate if you wish knowing full well that you may have to pay child support? Maybe this is something a male would want to do to pass on his genes without being in a commited relationship or marriage. Do you have a link to the law @thebigweb? Would be interested in reading it.
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This is an interesting read - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3557546/Confessions-prolific-sperm-donor-man-NEVER-again.html
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Thanks! That was quite the interesting read.
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ha ha! your comment has generated $100 more than the original article! The power of commenting is at hand...
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How does that even work? lol
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Source: Steem Whitepaper Page - 21
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This is a very interesting read and a welcome twist to the series. Thank you both.
The story touches me on a personal level, too. No, I won't go into details.
By the way, there was a theatre play, a comedy, here in Slovenia several years ago. The main character was a sperm donor and an immigrant. You can imagine the plot. One of the funnier details was his collection of golden bunnies. You know, you receive a special award, a golden bunny, every ten donations.
I found this video from the play on YouTube:
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Maybe you should do a secret writer sometime if you feel comfortable. (Honestly I've found the community to be so caring that while I originally felt embarassed about my own struggles, I'm happy to share now). The Time I Wanted To Kill My Parents Being raw, open and honest is very respected and valuable here. I know it has been therapeutic for me to write about many issues I have dealt with and hope someday you may share your story whether anonymously or directly.
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do you happen to know what this process is: A.I. + Artificial plus stimulation.?
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I am guessing a bit but it might be something involving preparation of the, let's say'receiving environment with hormonal therapy. This should be standard procedure but protocols may vary from clinic to clinic.
Other possibilities that come to my mind are:
AI can be very complex sometimes. Or most of the time.
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Excellent read, what a fascinating subject!!
![](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/http://bitemagazine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sperm.gif)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v70/karwin/sperm111.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/spl/hi/sci_nat/10/whales_guide/v2/img/photo/sperm_whale.gif)
Well done; this subject does need awareness raised; I'm so lucky to have found the right partner and we have four beautiful children together.
Does this bake you a "sperm" whale?? Lol!!
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Sperm Whale has an entirely new meaning now!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA!
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I guess the whale upvotes are kind of like sending out sperm throughout steemit. They have capacity to become whales one day if the are properly fertilized by a menotr (although they have to go through some macro evolution to reach whale status from minnows haha)
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Lol!! When I think about the concept of payment for a donation of speem; it upsets me to think of the money that has slipped through my fingers!!
![](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/http://www.reactiongifs.com/lol/illK6U.gif)
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The other thing I learned today is that the egg has a zinc spark after the first sperm penetrates the egg's outer layer. A chemical reaction occurs, which instantly hardens the egg's outside layer, thereby preventing the other sperm from getting in. I like how nature selects the fittest sperm to make a human. It's pretty fascinating actually!
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It takes only one sperm cell to fertilize a woman's egg - but there's stiff competition for that honor. In fact, the average ejaculate contains 200 million sperm. Definitely survival of the fittest!!
Women are born with all the eggs they'll ever have. It's different for men. Men produce sperm all day, every day - throughout their lives. As men age, their sperm may become a little sluggish and their DNA a bit more fragmented. But the factory never closes. Hope springs eternal.
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I'm not attempting to be religious or force my views on anyone, but the amazing way reproduction happens and each part of the process on a microscopic level leads me to believe that we are intelligently designed. At the very least we are incredibly complex and interesting to study as humans.
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Wow, very interesting topic! I have never put much thought into sperm donations, but seems like it's a real tough business. Very interesting what life situations the women are in.
Well most importantly, everyone gets the chance to found a family if you want to - no matter if a woman is gay, lost their man, or simply doesn't want a man. I think it's great that things like this, to makethe wonderful experience of motherhood possible for everyone.
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yes, those were my thoughts too! It seems we rarely hear about such stories where people are content to be alone but want children.
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I never really gave sperm donors much thought, except during the time I watched "Delivery Man" (surprisingly better than I had anticipated)
I do appreciate your idea that sperm should be allowed to be decentralized. I also feel (I am not sure if this is required) that a background check should be needed to proceed. The ability to care for a child is a big responsibility and should not be taken lightly. Already there are a lot of people who accidentally create life (which is strange that you can make something so miraculous by accident) and are unable to support them. I understand mistakes happen, but if you aren't ready to be a parent and you know your partner will want to keep the child (I'm not trying to get into a debate on abortion here), then I think you should think seriously before proceeding. Fatherless children are much more likely to engage in risky behavior and this can be backed up by quite a few studies.
To put it succinctly, I am for sperm donation to anyone as long as they can care for the child in a capable manner. (The same should be true of women who donate eggs to someone that is unable to have children). I used a lot more parenthesis than was probably good for this comment, but thanks for sharing secret writer. You have opened my eyes to a different view than I had before.
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As much porn I watch being a single man and time I spend alone I would be more than happy to donate to better cause than![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Charmin-Ultra-Strong-Mega-Toilet-Paper-Rolls.jpg)
31 years strong shooting bullets to lady's in need:)
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HAHAHA..
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ha ha! Hilarious admission you just threw onto the blockchain!
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It has to be strange to have your blood type factor in to your viability in a market, but also nice hearing that you have a rare quality
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Is the rareness of A- what makes him more desirable? I thought that the common one, O would be more desirable, but I don't quite understand this. Do you know?
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I believe when it's rare, it's often out of stock so it would probably be popular because it's always needed? Kind of like how Type O negative can give blood to anyone, and is also an awesome band?
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I don't think I could donate. I would always be thinking about the child's life. Do they look like me, what is their personality like. I know it sounds selfish but it would be in my mind always.
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I know. If I was a man, I couldn't do it either! I also could never give up a child. I have met many mothers who gave up their child because they were drug addicts. When I had my baby, I stopped every bad and harmful thing. It really was a wake up call.
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Yes I am torn between the two options though. On the one hand I would like to have myself live on through a child, (as I think reproduction is a very natural part of human/animal life to maintain the species as we are intended to do it). But on the other, I don't really know the woman in any capacity and would not wish to pass my genes on to someone unless I knew them personally. I would definitely want to meet the child someday, but feel that it would be an awkward conversation.
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We can decentralize sperm?
What's next!?
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yes, it's an area I hadn't even considered.......
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If this is not already done (not sure of the legality), but I would guess celebrities and incredibly intelligent people could sell their sperm/eggs for multi millions of dollars. As science and technology proceed, who knows what sort of reproduction will be available in 10 years?
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This is awesome. I'm in favor of biological diversification and decreasing friction of optimizing your reproductive process. Sperm donation seems like a great public service to me. Women can choose the best sperm on the free market and optimize their reproductive potentials. Very smart on the part of both suppliers and buyers. Genetic potential is optimized without the deception and awkwardness of the dating market.
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yes, good observations. I personally would want Elon Musk's sperm though.
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Haha if I were a girl, he would also be a prime candidate. I hope to one day get on his level.
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Dear @stellabelle, maybe you already did it before, but could you please briefly explain how you select stories for your "Secret Writer" project? I was just wondering if there is some kind of selection or competition? In that case, why did you choose this story? I would be very grateful for your response.
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I select any that are true secrets. I do try to alter the depressing ones with ones that are "lighter", like this one.
Too many depressing ones in a row could be detrimental, as we tend to tire of really dark and gloomy stories (I know I do.). So I stagger them, gloomy-bright-gloomy-weird.......
As long as it's a secret, I will publish it.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm interested to follow your posts 'cause I like to reflect on these stories. But about this one I have no words :) I wonder what will be the comments here.
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always a stella! bella ;)
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Or Stella Bella =)
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You crack me up @warrensteem it's not much but here's a penny for you!
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I'm not ideologically opposed to donating but laws are getting crazier and crazier. The biggest obstacle to donating, as I see it, is that you never know what the legal framework will be in 10-15 years. They may pass a law that forces on you retroactive obligations. They may say "aahhh you wanted a kid but you didn't want any obligations and ...that's not fair!!!". And then they may allow the mother to even ...sue you.
It's a matter of trusting the government that they won't abuse their power on the issue (and we know that governments don't do that, right?).
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Sperm donoration has been made into hugh bussiness. My friend use the service and surprise about all the fees.
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Is your friend a recipient and not the donor? Maybe someone could give a general cost analysis for both what a sperm donor makes and the cost for a female to get said sperm (and also in vitro or whichever method is used). I never thought how fascinating this discussion would be.
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love the #secret-writer
@stellabelle 8]
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My dearest friend who is looking for @
"healthy" sperm said thank you for this article :) OFF to Kopenhagen
< 🙂 " ich muss nach kopenhagen: It’s legal to go to a bar, get drunk, and make out with a random stranger in a car. But it is possibly illegal to provide clean, healthy sperm in a cup depending on where you are "
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I like the secret writer. Always touched the hot topics. Enjoyed it thanks.
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you are welcome.
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Good for you your doing a good thing helping parents out. There could be loads of mini you's around soon
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id love to donate mine.
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Holy crap! I just watched a comedy with Vince Vaughn were he donated sperm and ended up with a lot of kids. :) Talk about synchronicity!
Btw @stellabelle, some of us are waiting for a post about some miniatures :)
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Watch the original Canadian film, Starbuck, much better!
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Thank you for the recommendation! Many original films are better than the adaptation and I didn't know about this one, so thank you!
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ha ha! Mini Steemit world in my car is not ready yet! I got distracted making clay spaghetti monster tonight anyway. Is it @arhag who likes the flying spaghetti monster?
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Haha after I saw that yesterday, I was sure that I would find a steemit post about it this morning. :) Another time!
I love the flying spaghetti monster too btw! In Europe it's an oficial religion, they even got the E.U parliament to accept their religious hats on IDs, which in this case is a pot strainer :)
By the way, did you check @neilstrauss's post today? You'll love it!
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I found one, perhaps another is waiting for me?
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@stellabelle, thanks for this interesting post, I have 2 children but I never imaginated this crazy but wornderful sperm donation world...
Great phrase: "hate the sperm, not the donor"
Greetings from Colombia
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aha nice!
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Great post. I entered the world of Known Donor Registry at one point for a story I was writing. And what I found was that no one wanted my 5'6" sperm. They all wanted basketball player sperm. Was a bizarre experience, yet also an amazing and powerful community, as you note. Will have to post my experiences here sometime. Thanks for sharing.
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wow! height discrimination, I didn't know about that. Thanks for your comments!
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This pretty much sums up my beliefs on sperm:
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Thanks a lot for the video. It is really an eye opener.
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yeah! I learned a lot of new info too.
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Funny thing is how we keep reproducing generation after generation without even understanding how the reproduction works!
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YEAH, RIGHT. crazy isn't it.
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Oooh yeah,
God bless the sperm
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What about the sperm's confession? lol
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thank for post stellabelle! You're the best as always
I could help , unfortuately im from Ukraine :(
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